Affalterbach/Miami (USA) – Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing are
launching the latest development of their cooperation at the Miami
International Boat Show (14-18 February 2013). Numerous components
from the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive have been integrated in the
design of the "Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept" engineering
design. The high‑performance drive fitted in the electric super
sports car makes the off‑shore powerboat the world's most powerful
and fastest electrically driven motor boat. With an output of 1656
Kilowatts and a maximum torque of 3000 Newton metres, the "Cigarette
AMG Electric Drive Concept" is a fascinating new development.

Inspiration for the
drive was very close to home for the American company, with the SLS
AMG Coupé Electric Drive being the world's most powerful and fastest
electrically driven series production vehicle in America. The
technology, performance and design of the Cigarette powerboat is
closely based on the electric super sports vehicle made in
Affalterbach, Germany. This joint project underlines the technology
leadership earned by Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing.

The 38 foot (11.6 metre)
long "Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept" powerboat is finished in
"AMG Electricbeam magno" – the matt chrome paintwork exclusively
reserved for the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive. Proudly wearing AMG
logos on the side, the powerboat is a clear sign of the alliance
between the Miami-based boat manufacturer and Mercedes-AMG GmbH from
Affalterbach. The design features also exemplify the transfer of
technology from the gullwing to the powerboat. Mercedes-AMG uses two
drive units, each featuring six independent electric motors. At the
rear of the boat, each drive unit has its own transmission, one on
the left and one on the right. A glance at the engine data proves
that the boat is fitted with the twelve compact, liquid-cooled
permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors which are the signature
piece of the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive: each electric motor
delivers 138 kW and 250 Newton metres. The maximum output of 1656
Kilowatts and maximum torque of 3000 Newton metres combine to reach
a staggering top speed of over 160 km/h making this locally
emission-free "Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept" the world's
fastest electrically driven powerboat. In keeping with the SLS AMG
Coupé Electric Drive, the motors and the battery are ideally placed
in the "Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept". The low centre of
gravity and optimum weight distribution ensure sublime handling
characteristics during more dynamic changes of direction.

High-tech from Formula 1: the
lithium-ion high-voltage battery

Battery efficiency,
performance and weight: in all three areas Mercedes-AMG is setting
new standards. The high-voltage battery in the SLS AMG Coupé
Electric Drive boasts an energy content of 60 Kilowatt hours, an
electric load potential of 600 Kilowatts and a weight of 548 kg –
all of which are absolute best values in the automotive sector. The
liquid-cooled lithium-ion high-voltage battery features a modular
design with a maximum voltage of 400 V. It consists of 12 modules
each comprising 72 lithium-ion cells. Cigarette integrates four
high-tech batteries with a total of 48 modules and 3456 cells which
generate a total capacity of 240 Kilowatt hours and an electric
output of 2400 Kilowatts – benchmark figures that earn respect even
in the boat building industry.

Advanced technology and
know-how from the world of Formula 1 have been called on during
battery development: the battery is the result of the cooperation
between Mercedes-AMG GmbH in Affalterbach and Mercedes AMG High
Performance Powertrains Ltd. With their headquarters in Brixworth,
England, the company has been working closely with Mercedes-AMG for
a number of years.

The "Cigarette AMG
Electric Drive Concept" is fitted with two 22-Kilowatt on-board
chargers from the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive as standard. Adapted
to fit the infrastructure standard of many American marinas, the
boat has a charging capacity of 44 Kilowatts. The battery is fully
charged in approximately seven hours. To reduce the charging time to
less than three hours, the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option.

Design, fittings and cockpit with
signature AMG elements

Design and fittings
reflect the dynamic characteristics of the "Cigarette AMG Electric
Drive Concept". The signature Cigarette Racing sports seats are
matched with various carbon elements in the cockpit. The display
concept of the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive can also be found behind
the steering wheel: fitted with dials in the exclusive "AMG
Electricbeam magno" paint finish and sporting AMG logos, the
displays provide information about the current motor output, the
speed, battery voltage and of course the battery's state of charge.

Alliance between Mercedes-AMG and
Cigarette Racing since 2007

Mercedes-AMG and
Cigarette Racing have been collaborating since 2007, primarily for
organising joint customer and marketing activities. Results of this
cooperation were witnessed with the launch of two exclusive
powerboats in 2010 and 2012. The "46' Rider Inspired by AMG" was the
premiere: the technology, design and equipment were heavily based on
the SLS AMG gullwing launched in 2009. The "Inspired by AMG Black
Series 50' Marauder" followed in 2012 – a powerboat significantly
inspired by the C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series.

Whether on land or
water: performance is what unites Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing.
Similar to its Mercedes-AMG super sports counterpart, the 38 to 55
feet (11.6 to 16.8 metres) long powerboat from the American
specialists is amongst the world's fastest and most exclusive
machines. Their boats boast custom-made, hand-crafted quality for
enthusiasts and are tested under extreme conditions. Mercedes-AMG
and Cigarette Racing also have similar DNA makeups: both companies
owe their roots to racing and are still dedicated to this passion.